Maybe I'll love it but find it a bit too demanding? Maybe it will be akin to the C10 Pro and N95 and Pure Control and not find it so very out of my zone or whatever? Maybe I'll be incapable of hitting three rally balls in a row? Maybe it will magically transport me into a different realm of aesthetic rapture and performance heights where all my past tennis playing wrongs can be righted?

Seriously, as a racketaholic of some years who views previous experiences with racs like the PSC 6.1, the PT 630, the PC Swirly, the Rad Tour TT, the i. Prestige MP, RD7, Pro No 1, C10 Pro, 200G MW, TGK PP, and a few others as almost 'spiritual moments' , and not as someone who thinks he'll be winning Wimbledon any time soon, pardon me if I don't look forward to investigating a racket that has a great rep and that I've been curious about for a while.

Just had first outing proper with open pattern Black Blade (intense 2 sets), and I'm wondering if this frame could be the one mentioned above... ie, the one to right a few of my racketaholic wrongs. Tell you boys, when I left the court just now, I was thinking this could signal a real advance for me, a major step forward... if anyone knows this show (?), this pic says it all:

I swear the Blade is one of the best sticks out there if you love the player's feel but want a lighter, more modern racquet.

Loving my Team, but I can't let go of the amazingly solid wilson feel from these badboys. It hits such a big ball and is so easy to serve with. the looser you keep your hitting arm, the easier it is to swing this racquet and get serious head speed.

I honestly did not think the racquet would be too advanced for you, so I am happy you like it so far. you may very well grow to love the balance.

If not, 5 grams of putty in the handle will get you closer to 4 pts HL.

I swear the Blade is one of the best sticks out there if you love the player's feel but want a lighter, more modern racquet.

Loving my Team, but I can't let go of the amazingly solid wilson feel from these badboys. It hits such a big ball and is so easy to serve with. the looser you keep your hitting arm, the easier it is to swing this racquet and get serious head speed.

I honestly did not think the racquet would be too advanced for you, so I am happy you like it so far. you may very well grow to love the balance.

If not, 5 grams of putty in the handle will get you closer to 4 pts HL.

That Blade is a racket to watch. i will be reading your upcoming reviews. Seems like a mid point between a tweener and a player's racket, like a missing link?

I hope so, reading PPs write ups has made me think this may be the case.

I think I've come to the conclusion that I'm not effective with a straight up tweener, the 100 in hoop has more flutter to it and Ross pointed out to me a year or so back that they're not as quick through the air plus a thinner beam helps out as well.

I feel like I've been on a racketholic binge here over the last nine months. TWs trade in program def eases the pain though.

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I think someone called the cops because you wouldn't stop screaming "look at the size of it". R2473

Yeah the happy medium is what keeps people switching I think. People try heavy, then light, but sometimes the in between is not looked at enough. Now that I have gotten grooved with these 325-330 weighted sticks, I feel like they are the ultimate "no compromise" setup.

The Blade hits such a big ball for being so light. It also feels so solid and substantial as well.

If you guys find that you love the Blade but somedays it swings too heavy, then the Pure Storm Team should be your next demo.

Both of these sticks have an amazing feel as well. Easily right up there with anything.

well, since i couldn't find a Pure Storm Team for a good price, i picked a Pure Storm GT that weighed in at 10.85 oz strung w/ 17g multi with a stock grip whihc is lighter than the TW spec of 11oz. the SW also feels a bit lighter than the 327 TW listed spec. anyways, i restrung it w/ 16g poly and popped the trap door to add about 0.6 oz of lead bringing the weight up to a very manageable 11.55 oz. it feels about 3 pts HL now. looking forward to hitting w/ this thing. i always loved the feel of the PSTGT, but found it to be too much stick to swing consistently. this might be perfect.

Has anyone used the new Extreme pro 2.0? I like the paint job, the specs and I heard the new grommet system gives a plush hit considering its a stiff racket? I am considering it to put side by side with the Vcore 97 Tour 330. BMW vs Mercedes

Has anyone used the new Extreme pro 2.0? I like the paint job, the specs and I heard the new grommet system gives a plush hit considering its a stiff racket? I am considering it to put side by side with the Vcore 97 Tour 330. BMW vs Mercedes

No that would probably be a honda civic VS a Mercedes SL500 Brabus, just read TW feedback (I was just doing that) btw. These VCores, at least on TW user feedback are pleasing everybody.

Just had first outing proper with open pattern Black Blade (intense 2 sets), and I'm wondering if this frame could be the one mentioned above... ie, the one to right a few of my racketaholic wrongs. Tell you boys, when I left the court just now, I was thinking this could signal a real advance for me, a major step forward... if anyone knows this show (?), this pic says it all:

No that would probably be a honda civic VS a Mercedes SL500 Brabus, just read TW feedback (I was just doing that) btw. These VCores, at least on TW user feedback are pleasing everybody.

When you mean TW feedback, what are you referring to? Customer reviews? If its that, both Extreme and Vcore Tour customer reviews are positive. In any case the Yonex has more mass than the Head but TW review gave the Extreme high marks. Wht would you say it is just a Civic?

Strung up the Steam today with some Polybreak 16 at 60lbs. I had mentioned earlier in the thread that the Polybreak Black 17 played different then the white verision and now I know why. Turns out the string I bought was actually the 16g!!! LOL!! This explains why it felt so different then my previous couple of sets. I never even thought of checking it when it came in as I ordered the 17g. Gauge is 1.31 so this might work out perfect for the Steam. Unfortunately, too much work and a junior tournament at my club means the play test will have to wait until Monday. Really interested to see what all the fuss has been about and whether this stick can hang with my new Speed Pro.

Strung up the Steam today with some Polybreak 16 at 60lbs. I had mentioned earlier in the thread that the Polybreak Black 17 played different then the white verision and now I know why. Turns out the string I bought was actually the 16g!!! LOL!! This explains why it felt so different then my previous couple of sets. I never even thought of checking it when it came in as I ordered the 17g. Gauge is 1.31 so this might work out perfect for the Steam. Unfortunately, too much work and a junior tournament at my club means the play test will have to wait until Monday. Really interested to see what all the fuss has been about and whether this stick can hang with my new Speed Pro.

When ready, would love to hear how the Steam and Speed Pro are stacking up against each other in your bag/hitting.